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“Violence is inevitable in ‘degrading prisons’” irishexaminer.com/opinion/commen…

Every year, Office of the Inspector of Prisons is required by Statute to submit its annual report to the Minister for Justice by the end of March. Yesterday, the OIP submitted its 2024 report to Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD of Department of Justice This new report should be published “as soon as practicable”.

Congratulations to all the new HCCC graduates who received their parchments yesterday evening. The Higher Certificate in Arts in Custodial Care is a 2-year programme for prison officers jointly delivered by Irish Prison Service and South East Technological University

Call for applications: International Law Commission assistants roster Secretariat launches call for qualified individuals to be included in roster of potential research assistants for Special Rapporteurs, Study/Working Group Chairs Deadline: 15 April 🔗 legal.un.org/docs/?path=../…

.Tosú - new beginnings for people with convictions has become TOSÚ - with a renewed commitment to work for new beginnings for people with convictions in Ireland. A pleasure to meet CEO Sharan Kelly at the launch of TOSÚ’s new strategic plan. tosu.ie

On #WorldHealthDay, the #CPT recalls the importance of health care services in #prison. 📡Stay tuned as the #CPT prepares to publish an updated standard on health care services in prison in 2025. Council of Europe Health Council of Europe - Human Rights

“Fewer criminals set to be jailed, as prisons in England and Wales struggle with overcrowding” news.sky.com/story/fewer-cr…

“'We could be heading towards 6,000' inmates in Irish prisons after Easter court break” irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4161…

“Worsening prison overcrowding poses 'very high-risk' situation for staff and inmates” irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4161…

“I have always liked coming to prison on Holy Thursday to do the washing of the feet like Jesus," the late Pope told those gathered there last Thursday. "This year, I cannot do it, but I want to be close to you. I pray for you and your families." RIP. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

The ⁦Office of the Inspector of Prisons⁩ has just completed a follow-up visit to Mountjoy Prison in Dublin … oip.ie/prisons-watchd…

Minister for Justice ⁦Jim O'Callaghan TD⁩ proposes new alternatives to prison in a bid to tackle the overcrowding crisis in Irish prisons thetimes.com/article/54e2c2…

The number of prisoners who died in custody in Ireland increased by 55% last year - up from 20 in 2023 to 31 last year rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

Chief Inspector of Prisons, Mark Kelly ⁦Mark Kelly⁩ responds to questions about the dramatic uptick in deaths in prisons and the overcrowding crisis on ⁦This Week RTÉ⁩ Listen back here … rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

Number of deaths that took place in prisons up 90% last year, says Chief Inspector Mark Kelly, via @RTENews rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

5 May 1949: Europe said never again.   The Council of Europe was born – to defend human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.   Watch the video & hear Ernest Bevin’s powerful opening words.   Happy Birthday, Council of Europe. Let’s keep moving forward.

“Mountjoy conditions are ‘deplorable’ says top prison inspector” extra.ie/2025/05/05/new…

Prisons in England & Wales “at breaking point as 28-day limit for recall is introduced” thetimes.com/article/301703…

LGBTI persons are too often the first to be silenced — online and offline. These attacks reflect a deeper erosion of democratic values. At the #IDAHOT+ Forum, organised by Malta at the CoE, our message is clear: Council of Europe stands with all who defend equality. More: coe.int/en/web/portal/…

Another busy and productive week Office of the Inspector of Prisons, including strategic planning, and a very positive meeting with PCSA. Pictured are PCSA COE Helen Hall, Office of the Inspector of Prisons Chief Inspector Mark Kelly Mark Kelly , PCSA Chair Elaine Byrne and Office of the Inspector of Prisons Inspector Laura Anderson.